Kohler Command Pro CV960 Service Manual page 8

Section 1
Safety and General Information
Oil Recommendations
Using the proper type, weight, and a consistent
brand of oil in the crankcase is extremely important.
So is checking oil daily and changing oil regularly.
Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes
premature engine wear and failure.
Oil Type
Use high-quality detergent oil of API (American
Petroleum Institute) Service Class SJ or higher. Select
the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time
of operation as shown in the following table.
R E C O M M E N D E D S A E V I S C O S I T Y G R A D E S
**
*
5W-20, 5W-30
°F -20 0 20 32
°C -30 -20 -10 0
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30 rating is acceptable,
up to 4°C (40°F)
* Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme cold below
23°C (-10°F)
NOTE: Using other than service class SJ or higher oil
or extending oil change intervals longer than
recommended can cause engine damage.
may be used with oil changes performed
at the recommended intervals. However, to
allow piston rings to properly seat, a new or
rebuilt engine should be operated for at least
50 hours using standard petroleum based oil
before switching to synthetic oil.
service class and SAE viscosity grade. See Figure 1-3.
SAE
10W30
Figure 1-3. Oil Container Logo.
1.4
10W-30
Kohler 10W-30
40 60 80 100
10 20 30 40
Refer to Section 6 - "Lubrication System" for detailed
procedures on checking the oil, changing the oil and
Fuel Recommendations
WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
if ignited. Before servicing the fuel system, make sure there
nearby as these can ignite gasoline vapors. Disconnect and
ground the spark plug leads to prevent the possibility of
sparks from the ignition system.
General Recommendations
Purchase gasoline in small quantities that can be used
within 30 days, and store in only clean, approved
previous season, unless treated with a fuel stabilizer
(see Storage), to minimize gum deposits and ensure
easy starting. Do not use gasoline containing
Methanol, or add oil to the gasoline.
to expand.
Fuel Type
For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded
gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or
should be 90 octane minimum.
Unleaded gasoline is recommended as it leaves
less combustion chamber deposits and reduces
harmful exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not
recommended and must not
or on other models where exhaust emissions are
regulated.
Gasoline/Alcohol blends
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded
gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler
engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends including E20
and E85 are not to be used and not approved. Any
failures resulting from use of these fuels will not be
warranted.
Gasoline/Ether blends
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded
gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by
volume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engines.
Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.